Finding the Third Proportional to 505,184 and 1,115,768
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Solution
The third proportional to 505,184 and 1,115,768 is: 2,464,326.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
505,184 : 1,115,768 = 1,115,768 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
505,184/1,115,768 = 1,115,768/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
505,184x = 1,115,768 × 1,115,768 - Step 4: Simplify right side
505,184x = 1,244,938,229,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,244,938,229,824/505,184 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,464,326.32
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